> Source: [sk184979](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk184979)

# sk184979 - Enterprise Endpoint Security E89.40 macOS Clients

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| Solution ID | sk184979 |
| Date Created | 2026-08-25 |
| Last Modified | 2026-10-08 |
| Technical Level | General |
| Products | Endpoint Security |
| Versions | E89.X |
| OS | macOS |

## Solution

|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| * **New Features and Enhancements** * **Resolved Issues** * **Endpoint Security Client Downloads** | * **Standalone Client Downloads** * **Management Console Downloads** | * **Utilities Downloads** * **Known Limitations** * **Documentation \& Related SK Articles** |

**Notes:**

* See **[Endpoint Security Homepage.](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk117536)**
* Also, refer to [Check Point Endpoint Security Client for macOS - General Limitations.](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk110975)
* This version introduces support for macOS 27 (Golden Gate) as an Early Availability (EA) version.
* This release includes all limitations of earlier releases unless explicitly shown as resolved.

![](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/sc/images/Gaia_Portal_icons/OK_green.PNG) [Endpoint Security Homepage](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk117536) is now available.

**Notes:**

* ![](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/uc/images/ArrowBlueSmallBottom.gif)The relevant links to downloads are located in the relevant section, i.e., Standalone Clients, Utilities/Services.
* ![](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/uc/images/ArrowBlueSmallBottom.gif)The relevant links to documentation are located in the "Documentation" section.
* ![](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/uc/images/ArrowBlueSmallBottom.gif)It is strongly recommended that you read the [E84.70 Endpoint Security Client for macOS Release Notes](http://downloads.checkpoint.com/dc/download.htm?ID=114143)
* ![](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/uc/images/ArrowBlueSmallBottom.gif) Also refer to:   
  * [Check Point Endpoint Security Client for macOS - General Limitations](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk110975)
* Please send us your feedback on this release to [EP4Mac_Feedback@checkpoint.com](mailto:EP4Mac_Feedback@checkpoint.com)

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List of New Features and Enhancements in E89.40 for macOS {#1}
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{#Enh_General}{#Enh_MEPP}

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| ID        | Description                                                                                          |
| General                                                                                                         ||
|           | This version introduces support for macOS 27 (Golden Gate) as an Early Availability (EA) version.    |
| EPS-63281 | Enhancement: Implemented general security enhancements and hardening across the board.               |
| EPS-62833 | Enhancement: Blade status is now supported for the Forensics, Threat Emulation, and Anti-Bot blades. |
| Media Encryption and Port Protection                                                                            ||
| EPS-61543 | Enhancement: Media Encryption and Port Protection now supports Thunderbolt devices and SD cards.     |

{#enhancementsTable}

List of Resolved Issues in E89.40 for macOS {#2}
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{#Res_General}{#Res_MEPP}{#Res_Firewall}{#Res_URLF}{#Res_ForensicsTH}

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| ID         | Description                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |
| General                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     ||
| EPS-64088  | "Active Directory not reachable" is displayed in the Endpoint Security UI.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |
| EPS-64006  | Installation fails when Browser Security GenAI is already installed.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |
| Media Encryption and Port Protection                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        ||
| EPS-64547  | Resolved an issue on macOS 27 where the macOS privacy approval prompt *Allow "cpbt" to use Bluetooth* was displayed. To prevent this prompt, push the updated profiles with the new Bluetooth settings: * profiles/Endpoint Security for macOS (Privacy Preferences).mobileconfig * profiles/Workspace ONE AirWatch Custom Settings/EPS_Privacy_Preferences.xml Refer to [Endpoint Security for macOS - MDM profiles](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/download/123969) . |
| EPS-62526  | The Media Encryption and Port Protection blade does not include device information for discovered Bluetooth devices.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |
| Firewall                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    ||
| EPS-63988  | The Firewall blade applies a block-all-outgoing rule when hostname resolution in a rule fails.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |
| URL Filtering                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               ||
| EPS-63204  | The URL Filtering log severity level is always High.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |
| Forensics and Threat Hunting                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                ||
| EPS-64741  | Threat Hunting service connectivity is restored after the service URL is updated to `prod-eu-azure.datatube.checkpoint.com`. Refer to [sk116590](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk116590).                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |
| AHTP-34876 | The Check Point Portal does not always display Threat Hunting events.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |

{#resolvedIssuesTable}

Endpoint Security Client Downloads {#3}
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> ### *Endpoint Security E89.40 Clients for macOS* {#Endpoint_Security_E84.30_Clients}
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> |--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
> | Package                                                                                    | Link                                                                                                                     |
> | Check Point Endpoint Security Client for macOS                                             | [![](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/sc/images/download-m.png)](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/download/143333) (ZIP) |
> | Check Point Endpoint Security Client for macOS (without Advanced Threat Prevention blades) | [![](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/sc/images/download-m.png)](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/download/143334) (ZIP) |
> | Check Point Endpoint Security Client for macOS - Initial Client                            | [![](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/sc/images/download-m.png)](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/download/143335) (ZIP) |

> {#clientDownloadsTable}

Standalone Client Downloads {#4}
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> **Note: These Standalone clients do not require Endpoint Security Server installation as part of their deployment.**   
>
> ### *E89.40 Standalone Clients for macOS*
>
> |-----------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
> | Package                                                               | Link                                                                                                                           |
> | Remote Access VPN Clients for macOS - Disc Image (DMG)                | [![](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/sc/images/download-m.png)](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/download/143336) (DMG)       |
> | Remote Access VPN Clients for macOS - Automatic Upgrade package (PKG) | [![](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/sc/images/download-m.png)](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/download/143337) (PKG)       |
> | Remote Access VPN Clients for macOS - Signature for Automatic Upgrade | [![](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/sc/images/download-m.png)](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/download/143338) (signature) |

> {#standaloneDownloadsTable}

Management Console Downloads {#6}
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> ### *Management Console for Endpoint Security Server* {#SmartConsole for Endpoint Security Server}
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> The SmartConsole for Endpoint Security Server allows the Administrator to connect to the Endpoint Security Server and to manage the new Endpoint Security Software Blades.
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> |--------------------------|--------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
> | Endpoint Security Server | Package                                          | Link                                                                                                           |
> | **R82.20**               | SmartConsole for Endpoint Security Server R82.20 | [link](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/download/139466)                                                 |
> | **R82.10**               | SmartConsole for Endpoint Security Server R82.10 | [link](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/download/135254)                                                 |
> | **R82**                  | SmartConsole for Endpoint Security Server R82    | [link](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/download/125531)                                                 |
> | **R81.20**               | SmartConsole for Endpoint Security Server R81.20 | [link](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Jumbo_HFA/R81.20_SC/R81.20/R81.20-List-of-all-Resolved-Issues.htm) |

> {#managementConsoleTable}

Utilities Downloads {#7}
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> |---------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
> | Package                                     | Link                                                                                                                     |
> | E89.40 Media Encryption Offline Access Tool | [![](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/sc/images/download-m.png)](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/download/143339) (DMG) |
> | MDM profiles                                | [![](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/sc/images/download-m.png)](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/download/123969) (ZIP) |

> {#utilitiesTable}

Known Limitations {#8}
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> {#Res_General}{#Res_General}
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> |------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
> | Issue ID   | Description                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |
> | General                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         ||
> | EPS-64750  | For Check Point on-premises servers, macOS 27 requires a minimum of TLS 1.2 with ATS-compliant cipher suites and certificates. Refer to [Apple Support](https://support.apple.com/en-us/126655) and [macOS 27 Release Notes](https://developer.apple.com/documentation/macos-release-notes/macos-27-release-notes). |
> | Remote Access VPN                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               ||
> | ESVPN-4012 | While using two-factor authentication with DynamicID factor, a blank line is added in UI, causing difficulties in viewing the complete text.                                                                                                                                                                        |

> {#knownLimitationsTable}

Documentation \& Related SecureKnowledge Articles {#9}
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> | Endpoint Security Clients                                                                                                                                                                                 |
> | [E89.x Endpoint Security Client for macOS Release Notes](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/E89.x/EN/Endpoint_Security_Clients_for_macOS_RN/Default.htm)                                                |
> | [Endpoint Security Clients for macOS User Guide](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/HarmonyEndpoint/Endpoint_Security_Clients_for_macOS_UserGuide/Default.htm)                                          |
> | [Endpoint Security for macOS MDM Deployment Guide](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/HarmonyEndpoint/Harmony_Endpoint_Security_for_macOS_MDM_Deployment_Guide/Default.htm)                             |
> | [sk171012 - Self-protection feature in Endpoint Security for macOS](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk171012)                                                                                   |
> | Remote Access VPN Clients                                                                                                                                                                                 |
> | [E89.x Remote Access VPN Clients for macOS Release Notes](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/E89.x/EN/Remote_Access_VPN_Clients_for_macOS_RN/Default.htm)                                               |
> | [Endpoint Security VPN for macOS Administration Guide](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/HarmonyEndpoint/Endpoint_Security_VPN_for_macOS_AdminGuide/Default.htm)                                       |
> | EPMaaS                                                                                                                                                                                                    |
> | [Endpoint Security EPMaaS Administration Guide](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Infinity_Portal/WebAdminGuides/EN/Harmony-Endpoint-Admin-Guide/Default.htm)                                          |
> | Endpoint Security Server                                                                                                                                                                                  |
> | [Endpoint Security Administration Guide for R82.10 and Higher](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/R82.10/SmartEndpoint_OLH/EN/Default.htm)                                                              |
> | [Endpoint Security Web Management Administration Guide for R82.10 and Higher](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/R82.10/WebAdminGuides/EN/CP_R82.10_HarmonyEndpointWebManagement_AdminGuide/index.html) |
> | [R82.20 Release Notes](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/R82.20/WebAdminGuides/EN/CP_R82.20_RN/Default.htm)                                                                                            |
> | [R82.10 Release Notes](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/R82.10/WebAdminGuides/EN/CP_R82.10_RN/Default.htm)                                                                                            |
> | [Endpoint Security Server R82 Administration Guide](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/R82/SmartEndpoint_OLH/EN/Content/Topics-EPSG-R82.00/Intro-to-Endpoint_Security.htm)                              |
> | [Endpoint Security Web Management R82 Administration Guide](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/R82/WebAdminGuides/EN/CP_R82_HarmonyEndpointWebManagement_AdminGuide/Default.htm)                        |
> | [R82 Release Notes](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/R82/WebAdminGuides/EN/CP_R82_RN/Default.htm)                                                                                                     |
> | [Endpoint Security Server R81.20 Administration Guide](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/R81.20/SmartEndpoint_OLH/EN/Default.htm)                                                                      |
> | [Endpoint Security Web Management R81.20 Administration Guide](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/R81.20/WebAdminGuides/EN/CP_R81.20_HarmonyEndpointWebManagement_AdminGuide/Default.htm)               |
> | [R81.20 Release Notes](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/R81.20/WebAdminGuides/EN/CP_R81.20_RN/Content/Topics-RN/Whats-New.htm)                                                                        |
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> {#documentationTable}  
> For more information on Check Point releases, see: [Release map](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk152052), [Upgrade and Backward Compatibility maps](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk113113), [Releases plan](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk95746).
> You can also visit our [Endpoint forum](https://community.checkpoint.com/community/infinity-general/endpoint) , [Remote Access forum](https://community.checkpoint.com/community/infinity-general/remote-access) , or any other [CHECKMATES forum](https://community.checkpoint.com/) to ask questions and get answers from technical peers and Support experts.   
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